NARS Cosmetics Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation - Gobi Versus Quo Liquid Foundation - Chocolate
Updated on October 15, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both foundations. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
NARS Cosmetics Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation 47 ingredients
Quo Liquid Foundation 37 ingredients
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NARS Cosmetics Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation 47 ingredients
Quo Liquid Foundation 37 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Dimethicone
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate
EmollientBoron Nitride
AbsorbentBis-Butyldimethicone Polyglyceryl-3
CleansingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate
Emulsifying
Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentCitrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLens Esculenta Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium PCA
HumectantSodium Lactate
BufferingDisodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
EmollientPEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether
Skin ConditioningPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingBehenic Acid
Cleansing
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingTriethoxycaprylylsilane
CI 77120
Cosmetic ColorantAluminum Dimyristate
Emulsion StabilisingAlumina
Abrasive
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Polysilicone-2
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone, Water, Phenyl Trimethicone, Glycerin, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Cyclopentasiloxane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate, Boron Nitride, Bis-Butyldimethicone Polyglyceryl-3, Butylene Glycol, Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract, Tocopherol, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Behenic Acid, Stearic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, CI 77120, Aluminum Dimyristate, Alumina, Tin Oxide, Polysilicone-2, Potassium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Mica, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialPEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Talc
Abrasive
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Magnesium Sulfate
Dimethicone
Emollient
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientSorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientMagnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Disodium EDTA
Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ribes Nigrum Fruit Extract
Astringent
Passiflora Incarnata Extract
AstringentNelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Iron Oxides
Cyclopentasiloxane, Water, Glycerin, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Dipropylene Glycol, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Talc, Niacinamide, Magnesium Sulfate, Dimethicone, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Aluminum Hydroxide, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Stearic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Allantoin, Butylene Glycol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ribes Nigrum Fruit Extract, Passiflora Incarnata Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPeg-10 Dimethicone is silicone with conditioner and emulsifier properties. It mostly acts as an emollient in skincare and and humectant in haircare.
According to the manufacturer, acidic formulations decrease the stability of this ingredient. It works best in neutral or near neutral formulations.
Cyclopentasiloxane, or D5, is a silicone used to improve texture of products and trap moisture.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
It is also an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Stearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidDisteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.
It can also help stabilize a product by helping to disperse other ingredients.
Hectorite is a rare, white clay mineral.
Learn more about Disteardimonium HectoriteTriethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicone used to bind and stabilize ingredients.
As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. This can help elongate the shelf life of products.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is often used to coat mineral sunscreens ingredients to help give a better feel. It also helps reduce oxidative stress in sunscreens.
Learn more about TriethoxycaprylylsilanePhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
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NARS Cosmetics Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation 47 ingredients
Quo Liquid Foundation 37 ingredients
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NARS Cosmetics Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation 47 ingredients
it does last long, but it just doesn't look good on my textured skin which is very unfortunate seen as it was quite expensive. in comparison, the pink unleashia foundation looks great, as does the satin one from vizzela. guess i should stick to what i know.
